Bang for buck: 20 NHL players that provide the best value for their cost

There are a lot of things general managers need to consider when trying to build a successful franchise. But the biggest element of creating a Stanley Cup team while wrestling with the league's salary cap is getting the best return on your investment. 

Figuring out the 2022-2023 seasons' best value players is actually pretty easy nowadays. All you have to do is head to Cap Friendly and search their NHL player database by Cost Per Point. 

If you really want to understand which players provide their teams with the most value, remove entry-level contracts and you’ll have a list of experienced players who provide the best bang for their team's bucks. So who are the top 20 value players in the NHL today?

Position: Center, Right Wing

Team: Seattle Kraken

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $1,025

Cost Per Point: $22,865

Position: Left Wing, Center, Right Wing

Team: Chicago Blackhawks

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $531

Cost Per Point: $22,865

Position: Left Wing

Team: Tampa Bay Lightning

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $967

Cost Per Point: $21,871

Position: Right Defense

Team: Vegas Golden Knights

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $545

Cost Per Point: $21,697

Position: Right Wing, Center

Team: Anaheim Ducks

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $910

Cost Per Point: $21,472

Position: Right Wing

Team: Chicago Black Hawks

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $563

Cost Per Point: $21,193

Position: Center

Team: Philadelphia Flyers

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $624

Cost Per Point: $20,234

Position: Right Wing

Team: New Jersey Devils

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $689

Cost Per Point: $19,664

Position: Left Wing

Team: Calgary Flames

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $788

Cost Per Point: $18,597

Position: Right Wing, Left Wing

Team: Carolina Hurricanes

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $778

Cost Per Point: $17,908

Position: Left Wing, Right Wing

Team: Washinton Capitals

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $689

Cost Per Point: $17,895

Position: Right Defense

Team: Buffalo Sabres

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $662

Cost Per Point: $17,542

Position: Left Wing

Team: Toronto Maple Leafs

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $713

Cost Per Point: $16,932

Position: Left Defense, Right Defense

Team: Washington Capitals

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $484

Cost Per Point: $16,851

Position: Right Wing, Center

Team: Los Angeles Kings

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $638

Cost Per Point: $15,253

Position: Right Wing, Center

Team: Montreal Canadiens

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $780

Cost Per Point: $15,243

Position: Center

Team: Boston Bruins

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $710

Cost Per Point: $14,180

Position: Right Wing, Left Wing

Team: Seattle Kraken

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $808

Cost Per Point: $14,024

Position: Center

Team: Nashville Predators

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $791

Cost Per Point: $13,147

Position: Center

Team: Buffalo Sabres

Cost Per Minute of Ice Time: $904

Cost Per Point: $12,985